Value Engineering
Revised: June 29, 2026Mission The TDOT Value Engineering Program supports the delivery of Tennessee’s transportation projects through a structured, collaborative process that improves value, efficiency, and project outcomes.
Vision To be a nationally recognized leader in transportation Value Engineering, fostering innovation, stewardship, and continuous improvement in TDOT’s transportation program.
It is the responsibility of the TDOT VE Office to identify projects that meet the selection criteria and to ensure that VE analyses are conducted correctly. For more information on the VE Program, see Chapter 1 RDG - PDN.pdf.
Project Analysis Information
| Value Engineering Reference Guides |
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| TDOT VE Consultant's Guidelines - The Value Engineering Consultant Guideline outlines a structured approach to enhance project value through cost optimization and performance improvement. A concise final report will be prepared and submitted within the agreed timeframe to support timely decision-making. |
| Value Engineering Coordinators - Designed for VE coordinators to outline procedures, responsibilities, and coordination requirements. |
| Value Engineering Team Members - Designed for VE team members to explain best practices, roles, and process expectations. |
| TDOT's Value Engineering (VE) Checklist for CMGC Project - This checklist helps project teams identify cost-saving opportunities, improve constructability, and enhance project performance early in the design and preconstruction phases. |
TDOT's Value Engineering (VE) Cost Reduction Reference Guidelines - These guidelines provide direction on implementing cost-saving recommendations, updating plans, and tracking outcomes to ensure that savings are realized while maintaining quality. |
Final Highway Program FY 25-27
Tennessee National Highway System (NHS) Maps
The Tennessee NHS was expanded by MAP-21 to include urban and rural principal arterials not previously included in the NHS.
Region 1 (47-Knox County, Knoxville)
Region 2 (33-Hamilton County, Chattanooga)
Region 3 (19-Davidson County, Nashville)
Region 4 (57-Madison County, Jackson)
Value Engineering Links
FHWA Value Engineering
Society of American Value Engineers (SAVE)
Utah Value Engineering Manual of Instruction
Washington State Value Engineering FHWA Annual Value Engineering Report Code of Federal Regulations - Value Engineering (23 CFR Part 627)
Contact
Mike Flowers
TDOT Roadway Design, VE Coordinator
Phone: (615) 741-3509
Email: Mike.Flowers@tn.gov